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MS SB2110

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Tate

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds kratom's two primary active alkaloids—mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine—to Schedule I of Mississippi's Uniform Controlled Substances Act, classifying them alongside substances like heroin and LSD

  • Schedule I classification designates these compounds as having high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision

  • Amends Section 41-29-113 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to include kratom alkaloids in the stimulants category of Schedule I substances

  • Effective date set for July 1, 2021

  • Would make possession, distribution, and manufacturing of kratom products containing these alkaloids subject to the same criminal penalties as other Schedule I controlled substances

Legislative Description

Kratom; include in Schedule I of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Drug Policy1/8/2021

Full Bill Text

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